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Iron County Medical Care Facility
1523 U.S. Highway 2, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Iron County Medical Care Facility is a Government, county nursing home in Crystal Falls, Michigan, certified for 200 beds and caring for about 114 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Michigan median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 46.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Iron Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 43 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.0 | 62.3 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 46.2% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $42,575 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 422 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Apr 2025, 24 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×6 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.2%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.5% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Iron County Medical Care Facility.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Iron | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/03/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Iron County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron River Care Center | Iron River | 69 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 62.3 | $43K | 3 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Iron County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Iron County Medical Care Facility been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Iron County Medical Care Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Iron County Medical Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Iron County Medical Care Facility?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Iron. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Iron County Medical Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.